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December 13, 2019

Some random thoughts on a fearful day

This morning many of us are feeling sick with disappointment and fear. Fear of what the coming months and years will bring. We may also be feeling a fair amount of disbelief – I know I am.
December 8, 2019

Singapore uses 'anti-fake news' law to stifle public debate

Using a new law, Singapore’s authoritieshave issued two directives ordering 'corrections' to Facebook posts by a journalist and an opposition politician within the space of a week.
November 20, 2019

‘Herculean effort’ needed to close voter registration gap in final week

Democracy campaigners are calling for a ‘historic effort’ to ensure that up to 9.4 million people who are not on the electoral register are signed up before next week’s deadline.
November 1, 2019

Chile Government cancels climate summit

The government of Chile has decided not to host the UN Climate Change Summit in December 2019 following weeks of social unrest.
October 28, 2019

Churches express alarm and concern at Chilean crisis

The General Secretaryof the World Council of Churches has joined other church leaders in calling for a cessation of violence in Chile and a mechanism for addressing its root causes.
October 20, 2019

Court rules right to vote in Florida cannot be denied on financial grounds

The ruling recognises the gravity of elected officials trying to create voting roadblocks based on wealth, says the American Civil Liberties Union.
October 14, 2019

Maldives government shuts down human rights group

Maldives Democracy Network has long faced threats and attacks for opposing violence by Islamist groups in the Maldives.
September 30, 2019

UN expert calls for democratic shift after groundbreaking visit to Zimbabwe

A UN human rights experts has called on Zimbabwe to embrace and safeguard democracy, saying that the country’s change in leadership provided an opportunity to promote political tolerance, accountability and bring an end to impunity for human rights violations.
September 28, 2019

Millions will be missing from electoral register in event of snap election

There are stark differences in registration levels, with younger people and renters missing from the register in far greater numbers than older, white and owner-households.
August 28, 2019

Bishops issue open letter on Brexit

A group of Church of England bishops say the sovereignty of Parliament is not just an empty term, it is based on institutions to be honoured and respected, and our democracy is endangered by cavalier disregard for these.